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Moguls fall to Tigers 42-20

Moguls fall to Tigers 42-20

Moguls fall to Tigers 42-20

Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER TheMundayMoguls hosted the Electra Tigers last week for their fourth district game of the season. The Moguls entered the game hoping to earn their first district win of the season.
Munday, Benjamin and Knox City are all vying for the District volleyball championship. If the Benjamin Lady Stangs defeat Munday, they will secure the league championship. However, a Benjamin loss to the Mogulettes, coupled with a Knox City win over Paducah in the final match, will create a three-way tie for first place in District 8 with all three teams finishing with a 4-2 record. | COURTESY PHOTO

Munday, Benjamin and Knox City are all vying for the District volleyball championship. If the Benjamin Lady Stangs defeat Munday, they will secure the league championship. However, a Benjamin loss to the Mogulettes, coupled with a Knox City win over Paducah in the final match, will create a three-way tie for first place in District 8 with all three teams finishing with a 4-2 record. | COURTESY PHOTO

VOLLEYBALL SHOWDOWN

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THROUGHTHE OPENING Hunter Lerma finds the hole and runs through the Newcastle defense in what ultimately results in a heartbreaking Greyhound loss. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

THROUGHTHE OPENING Hunter Lerma finds the hole and runs through the Newcastle defense in what ultimately results in a heartbreaking Greyhound loss. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Greyhounds fall to Bobcats 52-0, shift attention to Bryson this week

Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The Knox City Greyhounds hosted the Newcastle Bobcats last week for their second district game of the season. The Greyhounds entered the week hoping to earn their second district win of the season and position themselves for a playoff berth.
The Little Leaders performed at the Pep Rally and showed off their cheer talent and spirit in support of the Greyhounds before the Knox City versus Newcastle football game on Friday night. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

The Little Leaders performed at the Pep Rally and showed off their cheer talent and spirit in support of the Greyhounds before the Knox City versus Newcastle football game on Friday night. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

FUTURE GREYHOUND CHEERLEADERS

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MAKINGTHE PLAY Lexi Abila makes the play out of the net in last week’s game against the Paducah Lady Dragons. The Houndettes won all three sets. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

MAKINGTHE PLAY Lexi Abila makes the play out of the net in last week’s game against the Paducah Lady Dragons. The Houndettes won all three sets. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Epic volleyball match between Houndettes and Mogulettes goes Knox City’s way

Body FIVE-SET THRILLER LEAVES TEAMS TIED FOR SECOND IN DISTRICT 8-ASUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIER Knox City and Munday are mirror images of each other’s volleyball teams: multiple power hitters, solid setters, reliable service game and dependable backline defense.
FRUIT FACT A flower requiring pollination to grow into a fruit is what makes a fruit, rather than a vegetable. | MICHAEL MILLER & BRYLEE WILLIAMS, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

FRUIT FACT A flower requiring pollination to grow into a fruit is what makes a fruit, rather than a vegetable. | MICHAEL MILLER & BRYLEE WILLIAMS, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

Body Every fall pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit.Joe Masabni, Ph.D.
Houndettes upset Benjamin to set up crucial weekend matches

Houndettes upset Benjamin to set up crucial weekend matches

Houndettes upset Benjamin to set up

Body SUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIER If you don’t have any plans Saturday morning, Oct. 25, head to Don Haskins Gymnasium in Benjamin for a 10 a.m. volleyball match with playoff implications and complications.
INTO THE ENDZONE The Benjamin Mustangs head into the endzone to score the touchdown against Guthrie in Friday night’s game. The Mustangs take the win with a final score of 54-0. | COURTESY PHOTO

INTO THE ENDZONE The Benjamin Mustangs head into the endzone to score the touchdown against Guthrie in Friday night’s game. The Mustangs take the win with a final score of 54-0. | COURTESY PHOTO

#4 Benjamin Mustangs shut out Guthrie 54-0, begin prep for Chillicothe

Body The #4 Benjamin Mustangs hosted the Guthrie Jaguars for their district opener. The Mustangs entered the game with momentum after defeating Cherokee the previous week. A victory over Guthrie would give Benjamin great positioning in the district standings.
SPOTLIGHT ON MUNDAY VOLLEYBALL

SPOTLIGHT ON MUNDAY VOLLEYBALL

SPOTLIGHT ON MUNDAY VOLLEYBALL

Body MUNDAY MOGULETTES GET THE W The Munday Mogulettes girls volleyball took on Knox City girls in a volleyball matchup last week. The Mogulettes took the win in three out of four sets.